Dundee United vs Hearts: match statistics
Hearts clearly outperforms Dundee United in every statistical aspect. The visitors top the table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and only 2 losses, while the hosts sit in 8th place with a negative home goal difference (-2). Hearts displays excellent away form with a 64% win rate, averaging 1.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of matches. Dundee United struggles with efficiency, winning only 27% of their home games and failing to score in 36% of home fixtures. Recent form also favors Hearts – averaging 2.2 points per game over their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.4. Additionally, Hearts boasts a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 41%), making them a clear favorite in this clash.
Dundee United vs Hearts: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dundee United played Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Dundee United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Hearts: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dundee United scores 1.27 and concedes 1.55 goals per match. Hearts scores 1.91 and concedes 0.83. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dundee United 59%, Hearts 48%. Over 2.5: Dundee United 45%, Hearts 52%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Hearts has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.43. Dundee United: 12.9 shots per match, Hearts: 14.3.
Match halves
Dundee United: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68. Hearts: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.17.
Goals by minute
Dundee United: 31-45+ (7 goals). Hearts: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hearts clearly outperforms Dundee United in every statistical aspect. The visitors top the table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and only 2 losses, while the hosts sit in 8th place with a negative home goal difference (-2). Hearts displays excellent away form with a 64% win rate, averaging 1.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of matches. Dundee United struggles with efficiency, winning only 27% of their home games and failing to score in 36% of home fixtures. Recent form also favors Hearts – averaging 2.2 points per game over their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.4. Additionally, Hearts boasts a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 41%), making them a clear favorite in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Dundee United | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hearts is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Dundee United · 2 pts / match - Hearts
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hearts is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - Dundee United · 1.91 goals / match - Hearts
Hearts is 87% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.55 goals / match - Dundee United · 0.83 goals / match - Hearts
Dundee United scores in 68% of matches (15 of 22 matches), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 matches).
Hearts scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundee United
Over / Under - Hearts
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hearts is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / match - Dundee United · 1.61 pts / match - Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 23%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dundee United
Hearts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dundee United | Liga | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.82 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 95% | 74% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Dundee United 0 - 1 - 1 Hearts. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundee United vs Hearts?
The Premiership match finished Dundee United 0:3 Hearts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee United and Hearts?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dundee United won 0, Hearts won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundee United vs Hearts?
Dundee United score 1.27 goals per game on average and Hearts 1.91. The Premiership average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Dundee United's matches and 48% of Hearts's.
What form are Dundee United and Hearts in?
Over the last 5 games Dundee United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Hearts 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundee United vs Hearts?
The statistical background for Dundee United vs Hearts — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.